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Which statement about verbal orders is correct?

  1. They can be charted verbatim later with date, time, and prescriber name.
  2. They are exempt from being signed by the prescribing physician afterward.
  3. They are the routinely preferred method over standard written orders.
  4. They may be altered later without any read-back or verification step.
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Correct answer: They can be charted verbatim later with date, time, and prescriber name.

Verbal orders must be transcribed promptly, documented with date/time, and the physician's name following facility policies.

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